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english 11 chapter 23
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11th Grade
05/01/2014

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analogy
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a comparison between two things in order to clarify or dramatize a point
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annihilate
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to destroy completely; reduce to notingness
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criterion
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a standard by which something is or can be judge
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emanate
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to flow or come out from a source; come forth
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holistic
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concerned with the whole not just one part
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placebo
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a fake medicine
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proficient
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skilled; highly competent
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staunch
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firm; loyal; strong in support
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subversive
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acting or intending to undermine or overthrow something established
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vindicate
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to clear from blame or suspicion; justify or prove right
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